Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City

Everyone wants to live a good life! Preparing ahead of time is the key to living the life of your dreams. DSG wants to help prepare self-advocates with Down syndrome for a seamless transition to adulthood, alongside their caregivers. There are many stages to transition, so feel free to attend any and all classes you wish based on your self-advocates needs. Remember, its never too early to start planning!

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Self-Advocates and caregivers learn about the same topic, but in separate spaces

You may attend a class as many times as you want

Ages 15-23 is the target range for self-advocates (Classes taught at this level)

Be sure to register for each session you wish to attend.

September 10, 2019 6:00pm-8:00pmBecoming An Adult

Self-Advocate Session

Activities to help guide decision making and planning for a future after high school, college, and beyond.

Caregiver Session

*Planning for life after high school, college, and beyond

*Funding for the future

*Where to start

*Supports

November 4, 20196:00pm-8:00pmThe Learning Continues

Self-Advocate Session

Pizza Dinner and UMKC Campus Tour

Caregiver Session

*Educational Opportunities Available

*Entrance Criteria

*Documentation Requirements

*Support Services Available

*Financial Aid

February 20, 20206:00pm-8:00pmTime To Work

Self-Advocate Session

Job Fair and Mock Interviews with local employers

Caregiver Session

*Employment Options

*Volunteer Opportunities

*Vocational Providers

*Services & Supports

April 28, 20206:00pm-8:00pmLiving The Good Life

Self-Advocate Session

Tours at the Mission Project Apartments and learning from Self-Advocates already living independently